Draft legislation to change the H2B Visa program has been circulated and is expected to be introduced in the House at the end of April. The H2B Visa is currently the only visa available to the construction industry to bring in workers from outside the U.S. It is a visa that is shared with numerous… Read More April 9, 2009
AGC of America's officers, CEO, and COO met with the executive vice president and officers of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) two weeks ago in New York City to discuss topics of mutual interest. Issues included the economy, federal stimulus, ConsensusDOCS, card check, three percent… Read More April 9, 2009
Today, Secretary Solis selected Jordan Barab to be Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA and Acting Assistant Secretary, effective Monday, April 13. Jordan comes to OSHA from the House Education and Labor Committee where he is the Senior Labor Policy Advisor for Health and Safety to Chairman George… Read More April 8, 2009
AGC is currently accepting nominations for individuals interested to represent AGC of America through service on the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Board of Trustees.
ACCE's purpose is to promote and improve construction education and research at the postsecondary level, and… Read More April 8, 2009
An April 8 cover story in the Washington Post explored the sharp increase in bidders on construction projects nationwide. While more bids keep prices low, construction firms are eager to secure work for their employees, noted AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson. Read the article here.
April 8, 2009
On March 17-20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a series of public hearings on Crane and Derricks in Construction.
Several AGC members provided testimony including Art Daniel (AR Daniel Construction Services, Inc.), Mitch White (Manson Construction), Randy Rogers (… Read More April 8, 2009
In 2012 a new law will require federal, state, and local governments to withhold three percent from all payments for goods and services as a guard against possible business tax evasion. Withholding applies to the total contract, not to the net revenue generated from a project.
Contact your U… Read More April 7, 2009
BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is AGC's newest curriculum and is the first part of AGC's BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM and will provide participants… Read More April 7, 2009
The 10th annual Work Zone Awareness Week began this week, and includes events around the country to raise awareness of the importance of highway work zone safety. An event outside Washington, D.C., featured a tour of an AGC member project site led by Michael Hart, Cianbro Construction Corp.… Read More April 7, 2009
AGC of America has expressed substantial concerns with EPA about the impact of the Recovery Act's Buy American requirements on "shovel ready" water infrastructure projects eligible for EPA funding through the Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF programs. After numerous discussions with AGC the… Read More April 7, 2009
